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Stop Jumping Through Hoops.
Start Building Your Future.
Trailhead School was founded on a simple idea: education should be built around a student's passions, not a standardized curriculum. We empower students by trusting them to direct their own learning, with expert teachers helping them build real skills for the future.
How It Works
1. Design Your MAP
You'll partner one-on-one with one of our expert teachers to define a high-level goal, broken down into smaller, achievable milestones.
2. Build & Learn
Work through your milestones at your own pace, with constant support from our team of specialist educators. You'll build real skills by doing real work.
3. Showcase Success
Present your completed work at our community Showcase Nights to build a tangible portfolio that is ready to impress employers and investors.
Meet Your Teachers
With over 20 years of combined experience, our founders created Trailhead out of a frustration with the restrictive public school system. Their mission is to empower students by trusting them to direct their own learning.
Tanner Bowman
A Computer Science teacher at American Fork High School, Tanner's doctoral research focused on increasing student motivation by giving them greater autonomy over their learning.
Calvin Barnum
As the marketing, business, and entrepreneurship teacher at American Fork High School, Calvin specializes in project-based learning to help students build tangible businesses and portfolios.
Tired of a one-size-fits-all education? Learn how you can:
- Earn credit towards a diploma or Bachelor's degree while doing what you love, all at your own pace.
- Get personalized, one-on-one support from expert teachers to help you achieve your unique goals.
- Join a community of like-minded students who are passionate about building the life they want to live now.
- Access a flexible school schedule that fits your life—whether you're an athlete, artist, or entrepreneur.
- Take a month-long family road trip! Our teachers will support you no matter where you are in the world.
- Lead out in hands-on projects that build real skills and a portfolio you can show to future employers or colleges.
- Participate in community events and showcase nights to present your work and gain valuable feedback.
- Get access to exclusive workshops, guest speakers, and networking opportunities.
- Receive personalized guidance on college applications, career paths, and entrepreneurship.
- Have the freedom to explore your interests and passions without the constraints of traditional schooling.
- Get hands-on access to the Trailhead makerspace and other creative resources.